Question

Assertion :-Bleaching Powder has a strong smell of chlorine. Reason:-Bleaching powder is white powder and an oxidizing agent. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Answer 2

Both the Assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

BLEACHING POWDER -

• Bleaching powder is a white-colored powder and is one of the good oxidizing agents.
• It oxidizes other elements by adding oxygen to the elements or compounds.
• Bleaching powder is formed when calcium hydroxide is treated with chlorine gas.
• When exposed to air, bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate and chlorine.
• Due to the formation of chlorine gas as a by-product, it produces a strong smell.